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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving - Human Nutrition
Here you will learn some English words related to human nutrition such as "protein", "antioxidant", and "glycogen".
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antioxidant
[noun]
a substance, such as vitamin E, that helps clean the body of harmful substances
phytochemical
[noun]
a natural chemical compound produced by plants, often possessing health-promoting properties
carbohydrate
[noun]
a substance that contains or consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, such as starch or sugar
protein
[noun]
a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc., which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy
lipid
[noun]
any of a class of organic substances that don't dissolve in water that include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids
nucleic acid
[noun]
a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, responsible for carrying genetic information
fat
[noun]
a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking
fiber
[noun]
a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system
mineral
[noun]
a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy
nutrition
[noun]
the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body
vitamin
[noun]
natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.
water
[noun]
a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.
monosaccharide
[noun]
a simple sugar molecule, the most basic form of carbohydrates that cannot be further hydrolyzed
glucose
[noun]
a basic kind of sugar that is a component of carbohydrates and provides energy for many living organisms
fructose
[noun]
a natural sugar found in fruits and honey, often used to sweeten foods and drinks
polysaccharide
[noun]
a complex carbohydrate composed of multiple sugar molecules linked together, commonly found in foods like starch and glycogen
starch
[noun]
a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.
triglyceride
[noun]
a type of fat present in the blood and common in foods, consisting of three fatty acid molecules attached to a glycerol molecule
glycerol
[noun]
a simple alcohol compound that is a component of triglycerides, commonly found in fats and oils
disaccharide
[noun]
a type of sugar composed of two simple sugar molecules, commonly found in foods such as sucrose, lactose, and maltose
sucrose
[noun]
a type of sugar, commonly known as table sugar, composed of glucose and fructose molecules linked together
lactose
[noun]
a sugar found in milk, consisting of glucose and galactose molecules linked together
maltose
[noun]
a sugar formed by two glucose molecules linked together, commonly found in malted foods and used in brewing
glycogen
[noun]
a complex carbohydrate that serves as a storage form of energy in the liver and muscles, made up of glucose molecules linked together
saturated fatty acid
[noun]
a type of fat molecule that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms and is typically solid at room temperature
unsaturated fatty acid
[noun]
a type of fat that contains one or more double bonds in its chemical structure and is considered healthier for the body
omega-3
[noun]
a group of fatty acids found in fish or other seafood, which is considered very good for the body
omega-6
[noun]
a good fat found in vegetable oils and seeds that our body needs for various functions
trans fatty acid
[noun]
a type of unsaturated fat that is created when oil becomes solid after being chemically processed, a process such as the making of margarine
polyunsaturated fatty acid
[noun]
a good kind of fat in certain oils and foods, with more than one healthy link in its structure
cellulose
[noun]
a substance found in the cell walls of plants, providing structure and making up dietary fiber
oligosaccharide
[noun]
a type of carbohydrate consisting of a small number of sugar molecules joined together
enzyme
[noun]
a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself
chlorine
[noun]
a chemical element that is a bluish-white gas, used for disinfecting water, maintaining pool hygiene, and as an active sanitizing agent in household cleaners
magnesium
[noun]
a chemical element that is a shiny gray solid, crucial for muscle and nerve function, found in green leafy vegetables and nuts
phosphorus
[noun]
a chemical element that is a vital component of DNA and bone structure, found in dairy products, meat, and nuts; playing a key role in cellular energy transfer
potassium
[noun]
a chemical element that is crucial for fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions; commonly found in bananas, potatoes, and leafy greens
sodium
[noun]
a chemical element, vital for fluid balance and nerve impulses; commonly found in table salt and processed foods
copper
[noun]
a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring
iodine
[noun]
a purple-black chemical element essential for thyroid hormone synthesis, crucial for metabolism and overall growth that can be found in the seawater
iron
[noun]
a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products
manganese
[noun]
a mineral essential for human nutrition, playing a role in enzyme activation and bone formation
molybdenum
[noun]
a silvery-gray metal that helps human being with breaking down proteins, alcohol, drugs, and toxins; also used for enhancing the high-strength steels
selenium
[noun]
a chemical element that is used in photography, photovoltaic cells, and etc; also crucial for the body in certain amounts
zinc
[noun]
a bluish-white metal essential for immune function and wound healing; also widely used in covering steel and preventing it from rusting and corroding
vitamin D
[noun]
a fat-soluble vitamin crucial for human nutrition, essential for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune system support
vitamin C
[noun]
a water-soluble vitamin essential for human nutrition, known for its antioxidant properties, supporting immune function, and collagen production
vitamin A
[noun]
a fat-soluble vitamin essential for human nutrition, crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health
vitamin B1
[noun]
a water-soluble vitamin essential for human nutrition, crucial for energy metabolism and nerve function
vitamin B2
[noun]
a water-soluble vitamin essential for human nutrition, crucial for overall well-being and vitality
vitamin B12
[noun]
a water-soluble vitamin crucial for human nutrition, essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation
albumin
[noun]
a protein in blood plasma that helps regulate fluid balance, maintain blood pressure, and transport various substances throughout the body
ascorbic acid
[noun]
a vitamin that helps keep the body cells healthy and supports the immune system; commonly found in fruits like orange and vegetables like tomatoes
emulsifier
[noun]
a substance that helps mix and stabilize immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to create a uniform and stable emulsion
folic acid
[noun]
a vitamin that helps our bodies make DNA and divide cells, often found in supplements and enriched foods
gluten
[noun]
a mixture of proteins found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the elastic texture of dough
monosodium glutamate
[noun]
a flavor enhancer often used in foods to make them taste better; commonly found in savory snacks, soups, and restaurant dishes
niacin
[noun]
a water-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily functions, including energy metabolism and maintaining skin, digestive, and nervous system health
sodium bicarbonate
[noun]
a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) commonly known as baking soda, is used in cooking and serves as a remedy for stomach upset
tannin
[noun]
a natural compound in plants, like grapes and tea, that gives astringency to foods and drinks
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